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Photo credits: l to r – Overstock.com, David and Sons Jewelers, All Women Stalk The Marquis Diamond shape is flashy and indicates a desire for opulence and glitter, since the shape is specifically designed to make the diamond look larger than it really is through optical tricks of dimension. A marquise shape preference, then, may indicate a […]

Photo credits: l to r – Zales, Juliet Carson, 47St Closeouts The Emerald diamond shape is old fashioned, yet it exudes quiet elegance and coolness. The open style of the cut with its clear depths is also symbolic of an open heart and personal clarity. Meaning: Women who choose this cut have a very good sense […]

Have you dreamed of being a June 2013 Bride? There’s less than a year left to plan but only if you get engaged right now. An engagement ring is a tremendous investment, often costing hundreds or thousands of dollars, so for those considering a proposal piece or needing a hint to send to your beloved […]

As if Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza and New Year’s Eve weren’t enough, wedding engagement season is in full swing with a flurry of holiday marriage proposals, ‘Tis the Season to Get Engaged. Wannabe husbands bend a knee and pledge their love to their one and only love. More than one in four grooms proposes to […]

Hot Cocoa, a chocolaty drink made from powdered cocoa and water or milk. It may be mislabeled as “hot chocolate,” which is different in that it is made from shaved or chopped pieces chocolate and blended with milk, cream and/or water. Hot cocoa is often topped with whipped cream or mini-marshmallows. – Go to your […]

Autumn is one of the four temperate seasons. Autumn marks the transition from summer into winter, in September (Northern Hemisphere) or March (Southern Hemisphere) when the arrival of night becomes noticeably earlier. It is also the beginning of the “Holiday Season” The time of year when families begin planning celebrations, dinners and parties. We know that everyone loves great food, fun, […]

Thanksgiving is a special time of the year. Everyone loves great food, fun, fellowship, family and friends, (the 5 F’s). Everyone enjoys receiving a gift, keepsake, or a memento to remember the occasion. To get you thinking about what you can give your family and friends, today’s post begins our series on Xxcellent Thanksgiving Party Favors. Check […]